We are hiring an experienced Electrical Manager to lead all electrical supervision activities on a construction project ensuring technical compliance safety quality and timely delivery. The role will manage a team of electrical engineers/inspectors interface with the client contractor designers and authorities and drive resolution of technical issues from pre-construction through testing commissioning and handover.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Design Assurance
Lead technical reviews of shop drawings material submittals method statements ITPs and as-builts for compliance with contract IFC drawings and applicable codes/standards (e.g. IEC IEEE NEC BS local codes).
Provide authoritative responses to RFIs/technical queries and maintain a robust decision log.
Verify electrical calculations (load short-circuit protection coordination volt drop earthing/grounding lighting cable sizing) and propose optimizations where appropriate.
Construction Supervision & Quality Control
Plan assign and oversee daily inspections (WIR/MIR) surveillance and hold/witness points; manage NCRs CARs and closeouts.
Monitor installation of LV/MV/HV distribution substations/switchgear transformers generators UPS earthing and lightning protection lighting small power and ELV systems (fire alarm PA/VA BMS CCTV access control structured cabling).
Ensure proper storage handling and installation per manufacturer requirements and project specifications.
Validate temporary electrical works and energization plans for safe construction staging.
Testing Commissioning & Handover
Lead FAT/SAT pre-commissioning commissioning and integrated systems testing; approve procedures and verify test records.
Coordinate protection settings relay testing SCADA/BMS integration and utility interfaces up to energization.
Oversee readiness for handover: snag/punch lists O&M manuals asset registers training spares warranties and final as-builts.
Interface Stakeholder & Authority Coordination
Coordinate with civil/MEP disciplines to resolve clashes and sequence works; drive BIM-based coordination when applicable.
Liaise with client representatives designers utilities and authorities to secure NOCs permits inspections and energization approvals.
Chair electrical progress/coordination meetings; issue clear action plans and minutes.
Schedule Cost & Contract Administration
Track electrical progress vs. baseline; review look-aheads and recovery plans; validate measurement and earned value for electrical scope.
Support change management: evaluate contractor claims/variations for technical merit and impact; produce recommendations.
Administer contract requirements (e.g. FIDIC or equivalent): deliverables notices approvals and close-out.
Qualifications :
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering (BSc/BEng) from an accredited institution.
15 years experience in electrical engineering with at least 5 years in construction supervision consultancy and 23 years in a lead/management role.
Proven delivery on medium to large-scale building infrastructure or industrial projects.
Strong knowledge of relevant codes/standards (IEC/IEEE/NEC/BS) and local authority requirements.
Demonstrated experience with testing commissioning and utility/authority energization processes.
Excellent English communication (written and verbal); strong report writing and stakeholder management.
Preferred Qualifications & Certifications
Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
Professional registration (e.g. CEng PE) and/or PMP.
Chartered membership or active affiliation with IEEE/IES/IEI (or equivalent).
Prior experience with FIDIC-based contracts.
Regional authority experience (e.g. utilities/municipal approvals) for the project location.
Additional Information :
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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